Morgan County

Morgan County forward Jaturi Brown (1) drives the lane in a loss earlier this season to Eastside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County forward Jaturi Brown (1) drives the lane in a loss earlier this season to Eastside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: 'Dogs have successful outing at Chuck Miller Classic

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Morgan County boys’ basketball competed in the Chuck Miller Classic over the holiday break. The Bulldogs went 2-1 in the tournament, which was held at McDonough High School. Morgan County first faced Class 4A’s Stone Mountain (1-7) last Tuesday.
Madison Police Department/CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department/CONTRIBUTED

Three arrested in Morgan County after pursuit

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 5, 2023
A trio of men riding in a car that had reportedly been involved in a shots-fired incident at the Orchard Grove apartments in Madison were arrested Dec. 29 on multiple charges following a brief pursuit.
Will Ingram

Will Ingram

Madison man arrested again in Greene County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 5, 2023
A Madison man who has been arrested in Greene County multiple times was arrested again on New Year’s Eve after deputies found him on the property of the Exxon station on East Broad Street, a business he had been banned from by police in the past.
A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED

A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED

Father dies in fire trying to rescue his son

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. Thomas Hawk, 39, was found in the home’s main hallway after firefighters were able to douse the fully involved structure enough to go inside.
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison Holiday Parade

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Morgan County held its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 10 along Main Street, and if you weren’t in the holiday spirit, you are now. The Morgan County High School band, the Morgan Fire Department, and other organizations participated and adults and children loved the holiday festivities.
Madison City Council/Photo

Madison City Council/Photo

Madison considers glass recycling effort

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Madison city manager John Klimm says glass recycling may not be as impractical as we have been led to believe. Klimm said he had been approached by residents and business owners who lamented the fact that Madison no longer recycles glass.
Freshman Sadie Bartlett (1) defends a Lady Redskins guard, not allowing her to drive inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman Sadie Bartlett (1) defends a Lady Redskins guard, not allowing her to drive inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs stomp Social Circle, survive late scare from Greene

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Milfred Franklin recently got his first career win as the Morgan County girls’ basketball head coach. The Lady Bulldogs returned to the court after Thanksgiving Break to take on rival Social Circle last Friday. They prevailed 49-23 over the Lady Redskins in front of a packed crowd at home.
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